System edited: upgraded from bel canto integrated to w4s integrated, and from squeezebox to transporter, as well as to some nicer interconnects and powercables all around

melomaniac February 12, 2011 21:22

looking for tubes. will the Audio Research VSi-60 power the maggies? other ideas?

melomaniac May 17, 2009 13:37

System edited: more source options (from internet radio - hope it weathers the royalty regulations - to universal disc player to computer), more bass

melomaniac May 26, 2007 02:24

OPPO DV-970HD

melomaniac February 20, 2007 12:33

thanks garryh - indeed the bel canto came in to do better what an outlaw amp did well: and what a difference. with the outlaw, the smaller maggies in my other system work fine, but these big ones really sing (and offer amazingly tight bass) with this new integrated. I heard some other ICE amps but was attracted to this because of its supremely simple design and interface, and because of the USB input. while I keep trying all sorts of USB DACs (beneath the wavelength brick), to me this solution is the most convincing, for now. the speed and resolution of the bel canto trumped a very good mcintosh amp on the same speakers, in my opinion.

melomaniac December 23, 2006 22:02

Hi Melomaniac,

Nice simple system you've got there.

Thinking of going with BelCanto's in my living room as well. I've heard that the BC's have enough oomph to drive the MG's - was this the main reason for choosing this particular amp? Did you try or hear any other UcD or ICE amps? If so, how did they stack up to the BC.

Last question - what amp did you have before this one?

Just noticed that you've got the "u" model - nice with the DAC and I/A all in one box.

Merry Christmas,
Garry

garryh December 21, 2006 23:52